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Ready to learn how to start singing? There's no need to be nervous about your first lesson - check out these top tips from Valencia, PA teacher Melody M.:
So you want to start singing? Great! You might be so excited you cant wait for your first lesson. If you are like most people, you may also be filled with a little trepidation or even outright anxiety. Here are 5 pieces of advice to help make that first lesson a great one.
1. You Are Not Supposed To Know Anything Yet.
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How to Start Singing: What to Know Before Your First Lesson

Ready to learn how to start singing? There's no need to be nervous about your first lesson - check out these top tips from Valencia, PA teacher Melody M.:
So you want to start singing? Great! You might be so excited you cant wait for your first lesson. If you are like most people, you may also be filled with a little trepidation or even outright anxiety. Here are 5 pieces of advice to help make that first lesson a great one.
1. You Are Not Supposed To Know Anything Yet.
Your teacher

How to Improve Your Singing: How Often Should You Practice?

Wondering how to improve your singing? While singing lessons are a big part of the equation, the way you practice in between lessons is just as important. Take a look at these tips from Ann Arbor, MI singing teacher Elaina R...
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How often should you practice singing? This is a question that, as a voice teacher, I get all the time. The truth is, singers are in a unique position when it comes to practicing, especially compared to other instrumentalists. Heres the best way for yo

Why Taking Voice Lessons from Christina Aguilera is a Bad Idea

Can you learn to sing through videos, like the ones advertised with Christina Aguilera? Read on for voice teacher Elaina R.'s thoughts...
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Have you seen the online ads offering a voice lesson course taught by Christina Aguilera? Promos for the course have inundated many Facebook feeds, and since I know many professional singers and voice teachers, Ive been able to watch them react to the ads. Most voice teachers have been amused, terrified, or both by the prospect of people lea

Video: How to Sing Better (Almost) Instantly | Singing Tips

Want to know how to sing better in a short amount of time? There are a few simple tips and tricks you can do that will instantly improve your sound. You'd be surprised at how easy they are!
Two of the best techniques to practice if you want to sing better are maintaining correct posture and giving yourself proper breath support.
See what we mean in the video below by talented vocal coach Arlys A.:
How to Sing Better Instantly
As you saw in the video, there are two foundations of sing

How Tension Affects Your Voice (And What to Do About It!)

As a beginner singer, it's important to understand how unnecessary tension affects your tone and your breath support. Here, NY teacher Nadia B. shares what to keep in mind and how to combat that tension...
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Singing is, in many ways, a very natural activity. We all have a voice, and it is meant to be used to communicate in speech and in music. However, when one delves more into the art of singing through voice lessons, practice, and performance, tension sometimes creeps in. It can see